Wedding Flowers from Springwell

Thursday, February 26, 2015

I expect the bloom times for a lot of the spring flowers will be a little later this year since the temperatures are running well below normal. But the plants are still growing, and a real charmer for late spring and early summer weddings is feverfew!

I grow the double flowered (pictured above) as well as the single variety. I believe the double flowered version has a more refined appearance and makes a lovely statement in bouquets

Thursday, February 5, 2015

One of the most romantic and ethereal flowers is the poppy. Delicate petals, thin as tissue paper, flutter and dance like butterflies!

That romantic, delicate appeal is what makes the poppy a wonderful flower for weddings!

The preferred cultivar for cut flowers is the the Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule). I grow a variety called Meadow Pastels from seeds started in late fall. The flowers bloom from late March through May. Because of their delicate nature, poppies are at their best when they are purchased from a locally grown source.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Cerinthe made a quick debut at Springwell Gardens in 2013, but was accidentally overlooked for last spring. I am happy to report it will be back in the garden beds for 2015!

Cerinthe is such intriguing flower with its arching stems of irridescent blue and purple bells.

It adds a subtle statement in bouquets with other spring time bloomers such as anemones, ranunculus and Spanish Bluebells as in the picture below:

And in the next bouquet it provides a lovely draping collar beneath blooms of muscari, anemones, roses and hellebore.

As folks seek out locally grown flowers I expect to see it offered more and more both as a wedding flower and in springtime bouquets at local farmer markets. It will be available for springtime weddings at Springwell Gardens from late March through May.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

I am always on the lookout for something a little different to add to
wedding flower designs...

whether it's a unique flower to try in the garden, a new way to present bouquets for delivery, or new centerpiece containers. So here's the latest item to catch my eye- sundae dishes.
These make lovely vases for casual, eclectic reception designs. They work with a variety of flowers and would be charming for spring and summer time weddings. The image above shows them filled with springtime bloomers such as anemones, Spanish Bluebells, muscari, viburnum and pansies. The next design features late spring flowers such as peonies, nigella, yarrow and penstemon, and old fashion Fairy shrub roses.

The designs below show them with late summer flowers such as dahlias, zinnias, African Blue Basil, crested celosia and fragrant herbs.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

January is seed sowing time at Springwell Gardens. And one of my favorites is Black Eyed Susan! It's funny to think that I am sowing seeds for summer blooms in the middle of winter.

And I got to thinking there may be a few other folks who would like to have a little summer growing in their homes too!

Black Eyed Susans are beautiful in garden inspired wedding bouquets and designs, but another thing about them is how easy they are to grow from seed.

I did an earlier post on growing flowers from seed- Growing Zinnias From Seed and a lot of the basics are the same. One difference though is the size of the seed- these are much smaller than zinnias and will just need to be pressed into the top of the growing medium. Another key for success for Black Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia by the way), is investing in a special light for growing. A good local source for the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is Garden Supply Company. These seeds should be started around mid February or earlier which means they will need a good indoor light source.

Growing flowers from seed is a great way to get a jump on the season and it brings a sweet breath of spring and summer to your wintertime! If you have any questions I would be happy to provide more information. And if you decide to start growing your own flowers from seed I would love to know!!!

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Welcome to Wedding Flowers from Springwell Gardens. I'm Tracy Huntley, owner and operator of a floral design studio near Raleigh, NC, that specializes in garden-style floral arrangements for weddings, holidays, and special events.
My studio is called Springwell Gardens because that's what it is- a garden based studio. Many of the flowers that I use in my designs are grown on site. In addition, I also have a long standing working relationship with several flower farmers in the area.
I look forward to sharing all about wedding flowers, some DIY tips,and seasonal information such as what's blooming and when.
I also hope I will inspire you to think more about flowers, especially gardens flowers, for your wedding and for life.
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